Chrysler’s Fluid Drive was an important step in the evolution of the automatic transmission. Here’s how Chrysler marketed the innovation and a quick, clear look at how it works. Continue reading
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Sixties Showboat: The Fabulous 1968 Dodge Charger III
Easily one of the most radical factory show cars of the 1960s, the Dodge Charger III has made a lasting impression throughout the automotive world. Here’s a closer look at Chrysler’s famed wild thing. Continue reading
Video: Marketing the 1967 Plymouth GTX
Plymouth’s deluxe entry in the ’60s muscle car wars, the Belvedere GTX offered style and comfort—and an optional 426 Hemi V8, too. Here’s the original 1967 marketing pitch. Continue reading
Video: Selling the 1955 DeSoto
The 1955 model year was an exciting one for DeSoto, with all-new Forward Look styling and two muscular hemi V8 engines. Here’s Groucho’s sidekick George Fenneman with the sales pitch. Continue reading
Video: Engineering the 1934 Chrysler Airflow
This original 1934 factory film explores the ground-breaking engineering that produced the fascinating but doomed Chrysler Airflow. it’s a great story, don’t miss it. Continue reading
Video: Betty White Pitches the 1958 Plymouth
Betty White will always be America’s sweetheart, just as she was in 1958 when she starred in her own television sitcom on ABC with Plymouth as her sponsor. Here’s Betty pitching the Forward Look in an original Chrysler promotional spot. Continue reading
Video: Time Lapse Chrysler Hemi V8 Rebuild
Through the magic of time-lapse photography, we present the complete overhaul of a mighty Chrysler Hemi V8 squeezed down to five minutes. Here’s an ideal opportunity to see all the details of the legendary Hemi from the inside out—watch. Continue reading